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Lukas Media LLC, released the full-length documentary Friends in Jesus, The stories and Hymns of Cecil Frances Alexander and Joseph Scriven in 2011. The 45 minutes documentary movie details the life of Joseph M. Scriven and his influence on popular hymns.
One of the hymns—"Cleanse Me"—was selected for inclusion in Amazing Grace: 366 Inspiring Hymn Stories for Daily Devotions [7] and The One Year Great Songs of Faith. [8] The words of "Cleanse Me" are based on Psalm 139:23-24 and Psalm 51:2; it is set to the Maori folk tune "Po Ata Rau" (translated as " Now Is the Hour ").
"Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty!" is a Christian hymn written by the Anglican bishop Reginald Heber (1783–1826). Written during the author's time as vicar in Hodnet, Shropshire, England, the text was first published posthumously in 1826.
The hymn first appeared in Newton’s New Year’s Day sermon in 1773, 252 years ago. One of the greatest hymns of all time, it has been part of countless U.S. gatherings, both religious and non ...
Charles Hutchinson Gabriel (August 18, 1856 – September 14, 1932) was an American composer and lyricist of gospel songs and gospel tunes.He is said to have written and/or composed between 7,000 and 8,000 songs, [1] many of which are available in 21st century hymnals.
He was known for his story telling ability which earned him the title "sunshine minister". [2] [1] Graeff wrote 200 hymns and a novel The Minister's Twin. [2] Graeff died on July 29, 1919, in Ocean Grove, New Jersey, at age 68. [1]
Rowley was a hymn writer best known for authoring the popular hymn I Will Sing the Wondrous Story. [2] It was composed by Rowley's associate Peter P. Bilhorn and was presented to Ira D. Sankey as a gift. [3] Sankey was impressed with the song and published it in Gospel Hymns and Sacred Songs and Solos, in 1887. [3] [4]
"The Heavenly Vision", also known as "Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus" (the first line of its chorus), is a hymn written by Helen Howarth Lemmel. It was inspired by a tract entitled Focused, [1] written by the missionary Isabella Lilias Trotter.